New poster here, need some advice

[joejackson62]

Hello everyone.  Just signed up a few days ago, and I just wanted to say this site is awesome.  I've always wanted to get back to a simpler way of eating ever since I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, and this site offers just that.  Awesome job!!

Anyways, I had a few questions, and I was wondering if anyone could help.  I'm in day 2 of phase 1 of the diet.  I start my day with a tall glass of water, then the rest of the day I eat 2 apples, 1 orange, and 180 grams of nuts.  Later at night, I feast.

My questions are:

Are 3 peices of fruit and 180 grams of nuts enough?  Day 1 I felt pretty run down, but I was OK on day 2.

I have liquid vitamins I was taking, but stopped since starting phase one.  Are vitamins/supplements OK, or should they be avoided because they were not around thousands of years ago?

Does it make sense to work out everyday?  Other diet and weight loss info I've read says to have off days, but I'd imagine a caveman would have to work for food every single day.  I don't have a problem working out every day, but I just want to make sure I don't overdo it.

How much water should I drink each day?  I've never been a thirsty person, and traditional thinking has everyone needing 1-1.5 liters a day.  Should I just listen to my body when it comes to water intake?

I think that's it for now.  Again, thanks for the awesome site!

[preston]

Are 3 peices of fruit and 180 grams of nuts enough?  Day 1 I felt pretty run down, but I was OK on day 2.

I actually water fast through the whole day.
At first not eating anything will be a noticeable change for you body, and you will feel hungry or maybe even a little dizzy.
But, after a few days of not eating as much as you used to during the day you should get used to it.

I have liquid vitamins I was taking, but stopped since starting phase one.  Are vitamins/supplements OK, or should they be avoided because they were not around thousands of years ago?

I personally don't take supplements, but if you want to that is fine. Much of our food today is not as potent as it would have been in the cavemans days. Soil degradation, chemicals, and other factors have cause a lot of food to decrease in nutritional value. So a good, Natural, Organic Multivitamin can't hurt.

Does it make sense to work out everyday?  Other diet and weight loss info I've read says to have off days, but I'd imagine a caveman would have to work for food every single day.  I don't have a problem working out every day, but I just want to make sure I don't overdo it.

I would suggest having at least one rest day a week. I'm sure even caveman found at least one day to chill out.

How much water should I drink each day?  I've never been a thirsty person, and traditional thinking has everyone needing 1-1.5 liters a day.  Should I just listen to my body when it comes to water intake?

Not eating as much food during the day may get you being thirstier during the day.
I try not to drink to the point where I'm urinating every 5 minutes, but I do have water handy at all times.
They say that you get a lot of water from the food you eat, so not eating as much food during the day, you won't be getting as much water.
I probably drink .5 - 1 liter of water a day. The rest of my water comes from the food in my main meal.

Hope this helps.
This is only my opinion and personal experience, and I'm sure some others will give you good advice to.

Welcome to the site.

[mrmartin1121]

hey joe, welcome to caveman power!

my opinion is this... listen to your body on all aspects.

i know the first couple of days will be trying, but after thoses couple of days your body should start telling you what it needs. if you feel good with what your eating, then keep it up. i personally eat almost exactly what your eat. i try to vary my fruits and veggies so im not always eating the same thing, but if im feeling alittle sluggish in the afternoon, i may eat an apple or some pineapple for alittle pick-me-up.

As far as the supplements, again this is just my opinion, but before i started i was taking a gnc multi-vitamin and drinking a protein shake after every workout. since ive started, i have still been taking my vitamin (because i paid for it and just want to get rid of it) but i stopped drinking the shake. i dont want to rely on these things for nutrition. i want to be able to get everything i need from the food i eat. like preston said, foods today are not as nutritious (sp), but if you have access to organic fruits and veggies i think thats the way to go.

Again, for your workouts, i say listen to your body. if you have a long day or you just dont feel like hitting the gym, then dont. I like to keep it fun, and if you have to force yourself to go, there's no fun in that.

And, the same goes for the water. Like preston, i always have water handy. personally, i drink about a liter a day. Sometimes more, sometimes less, it really just depends. I think that the main thing is getting in touch with your body and listening to what it needs.

The thing i love about this site is you'll get alot of different opinions from this forum, and you just have to find what works for you and make it your own. I wish you the best and keep us posted about your progess!

[joejackson62]

Thank you everyone for the advice.  I am going to stay on phase one for two weeks before moving to phase two.   I haven't been taking the multi-vitamin, so I'll stay off it for now.  I'll be sure to keep water with me at all times.  I feel like I am losing weight already, and I'm only starting day three.  I have about 18 kilos to lose, and I have confidence in this program.

Thanks again.

[BigKhanz]

Just wanted to check in and see how things are going. Let us know if you need any help or advice.